Who are weHuman Rights in Democracy Center (HRDC) is non-governmental, non-partisan and non-profit organization aiming to work for the respect, protection and fulfilment of human rights in Albania, and awareness of the Albanian society on the rule of law and human rights, with particular focus on vulnerable groups of society, such as women / girls, minors, minorities, etc.Vision:HRDC is an independent and autonomous institution standing on the fore - front for promotion and protection of human rights in Albania.Mission StatementTo protect and promote human rights as an independent actor in civil society sector in Albania;To bring sustainable improvements of social and economical position of women in Albanian society;To strengthen democracy through advocacy, lobbing, monitoring, litigation of improvement the legislationTo empower vulnerable groups through education, awareness, training, capacity building, with special focus to women;To be the legal voice of voiceless on human rights issues.

In 2011, the Center has developed a Strategic Plan and Financial Strategy for the relevant period from 2012 to 2014.The Center's strategic objectives are:1) Raising awareness of citizens on human rights – Promoting and Protecting theHuman Rights2) Provision for vulnerable groups ( with strategic special focus to victims/survivorsof domestic violence) legal aid services, along with other supporting services3) Legal empowerment of women through women rights clubs4) Promote women’s economic empowerment5) Improve women health, especially in rural areas6) Undertake law improvements on women rights and advocacy7) Monitoring of the Albanian justice system.8) Raise awareness of treatment and respect of rights of accompanied, arrested, anddetainees, prisoners ( with special focus on women/girls)9) Strengthening the capacity and sustainability of the organization